Mesquite man now indicted alongside girlfriend in baby's death
DACSO Israel Ramirez, charged with child abuse. MESQUITE, New Mexico — A Mesquite man was indicted Tuesday in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 5-month-old daughter back in April, according to Doña Ana County prosecutors. They said 23-year-old Israel Ramirez is charged with child abuse resulting in death and intentional child abuse, both first-degree felonies. Ramirez is currently out on $25,000 bond, which was granted by a judge following his arrest last month. On April 17, sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a 5-month-old infant who was unresponsive. Cour...